Corporate Volunteering
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is grateful for the support of corporate teams taking action to save the Bay.
If your company supports CBF at the $5,000+ level, or is considering joining us as a corporate supporter at this level, please complete the inquiry form below to work directly with a staff member to find the right opportunity. If you are not an existing corporate supporter, please refer to the CBF event calendar to find exciting volunteer events and opportunities near you and to register your team.
Example Volunteer Opportunities
| Opportunity | Location(s) | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Planting | Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia (limited) | March-April October-December | Opportunities may include preparing the soil, loading and unloading supplies, and planting trees. |
| Oyster Restoration | Maryland Virginia | April-October May-August | Opportunities may include preparing and cleaning oyster shells (shell shaking), shell bagging, reef ball building, and cage building. |
| CBF’s Claggett Farm | Upper Marlboro, Maryland | April-November | Opportunities may include working in the tree nursery or the vegetable gardens, planting, weeding, harvesting, and field preparation. |
Corporate Volunteer Interest Inquiry
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). After reviewing your request, a CBF staff member will contact you.
We will do the best we can to make your volunteer experience enjoyable and rewarding.
As a volunteer group, the commitment we ask of you includes:
- engaging in open communication about planning needs by being both proactive about describing your company’s needs and being responsive to CBF’s requests for information;
- ensuring the individuals volunteering are provided with the CBF itinerary and event details;
- ensuring volunteers have completed their health and liability forms; and
- honoring your commitment to provide the agreed upon volunteer count and performing your volunteer commitment to the best of your ability.
CBF will:
- provide you with an enjoyable and rewarding experience;
- introduce you to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, educate your staff about CBF’s efforts to save the Bay, and explain how your volunteer role plays an important part in that work;
- honor the time commitment you have agreed to give us;
- provide the training required to undertake the volunteer role; and
- provide a safe and inclusive environment to perform the task.
We look forward to working with you to save the Bay!
